The violent drug war raging in Mexico has serious implications for the organized crime threat here in the United States.  From the drugs to weapons smuggling and trafficking, the Cartels involved in the fighting are operating in dozens of US cities and are involved in violent crime and even kidnapping.  These are troubling developments but the Obama administration is meeting it with a strong and sweeping response.  Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano testified before congress on Wednesday that more agents would be sent to the border and that further options (like national guard) were on the table for security purposes.  Furthermore, the State Department, DOJ and the Whitehouse have been heavily focused in recent weeks and are coordinating with the Mexican government on dealing with the main problems.  Our drug policies and also gun laws are under consideration for debate in the coming weeks which will be interesting and important.